Lima Contrasts Tour

Explore the diverse facets of Peru's capital with this engaging Lima Contrasts Tour. You will journey through both its traditional neighborhoods and affluent areas while uncovering its rich history and intriguing stories.

Lima Contrasts Tour

Gaining a deep understanding of a city often requires a dive into its neighborhoods and cultural heritage. Your adventure will kick off at 9 am with a convenient pickup from your hotel for this contrasting exploration of Lima.

The journey begins in the Rímac district. Here, in this modest neighborhood, you will experience the local lifestyle as you wander through its historic streets and colonial architecture.

Next, the tour ascends to Cerro San Cristóbal, a prominent hill in the city reaching over 300 meters in elevation. Known as a key pilgrimage site, it’s topped by the Monumental Cross, erected in 1928. On a clear day, you may even glimpse San Lorenzo Island along with the beaches of Chorrillos and La Punta.

Following this, the itinerary takes you to the historical center of Lima. You will visit the stunning Plaza de San Martín and its stylish art nouveau edifices, as well as stroll along Jirón de la Unión, a thoroughfare once favored by the Peruvian elite. This area holds historical importance as it is believed to be the site where the conquistador Francisco Pizarro established Lima.

The tour proceeds to the grand Plaza de Armas, where the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of power intersect, before making your way to the esteemed convents of Santo Domingo and San Francisco. After your visits to these revered sites, a delightful lunch at a local restaurant awaits.

To conclude the experience, you will partake in a workshop to craft a delicious pisco sour, the quintessential drink of Lima. What a perfect way to finish the day! Your tour concludes with a return to your hotel around 5 pm.

Hotel pickup

This tour offers convenient hotel pickup from accommodations situated in Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro.